New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says Taylor Swift paid more than $160,000 to the city for permits and police-related costs connected to her and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding event. Multiple outlets report that the payment is tied to law enforcement coverage and the permitting process required for the July 3 wedding-related security operations, including police staffing and associated expenses such as overtime.

The coverage comes amid public criticism of street closures and disruptions around the wedding venue. In response, Mamdani confirmed during a Friday press conference that Swift covered the relevant permit fee and costs, including the police role required to supervise the event, rather than leaving the bill to taxpayers. At least one report notes that the amount includes factors such as police overtime, while another reports that the arrangement may involve whether overtime costs are fully covered.

Overall, the outlets agree that Mamdani publicly confirmed Swift’s payment to New York City for the wedding weekend permit and associated police response, with the figure reported as $160,000 or “over $160,000.”